Health Insurance
Health insurance is a way to split medical costs with an insurance company by purchasing a plan where the company agrees to pay some of your medical expenses. Different health insurance plans can have a variety of costs and benefits, and in many states, these can be compared in a health insurance marketplace. These resources can help you find, compare, and evaluate different health insurance options for yourself and your family.
Understanding Health Insurance
- Health Insurance (MedlinePlus)
- Estimate Your Healthcare Expenses (Fair Health)
- HealthCare.gov Glossary
- HealthCare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Health Insurance Related Publications (NC Department of Insurance)
- Health Plans (National Committee for Quality Assurance)
- 5 Tips about the Health Insurance Marketplace (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Tutorials & Videos
- ABC’s of Coverage (YouTube Channel – Accessbettercoverage.org)
- Health Insurance Explained: The YouToons Have it Covered (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation)
- Health Insurance Basics (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Marketplace)
Free or Discounted Services
North Carolina Resources
- NC Department of Insurance
- NC Division of Medical Assistance
- NC Health Choice for Children (Benefits.gov)
- Medicare and Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) (NC Department of Insurance)
- US News & World Report: North Carolina Health Insurance
Medicare & Medicaid
- About NC Medicaid (NC Medicaid Division of Health Benefits)
- Medicaid Information (North Carolina Department of Insurance)
- How to Get Drug Coverage (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- Medicare Plan Finder (Medicare.gov)
- New to Medicare? (North Carolina Department of Insurance)
TRICARE services are organized into two levels of care: TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Each service level is chosen by the beneficiary based upon geographic location and availability of service providers. To help you determine what options you are eligible for use the Plan Finder.
- TriCare Benefits Overview
- TRICARE Provider Directories
- TRICARE Plans & Eligibility
Other Insurance Types
- Co-Pay Relief (Patient Advocate Foundation)
- Group Insurance (North Carolina Department of Insurance)
- Health Insurance and High-Risk Pools (HealthInsurance.org)
Resources selected by Beverly Murphy, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives
Last reviewed July 16, 2024
Last updated July 23, 2024 at 5:10 pm
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